Indestructibility is spelled with nine letters and seven syllables. The word is pronounced as [ɪndɪˌstrʌktəˈbɪlɪti]. The "in" prefix means "not" and is pronounced as [ɪn]. The "de" prefix means "down" and is pronounced as [dɛ]. The "struct" root word refers to something that is built or constructed and is pronounced as [strʌkt]. The "-ility" suffix means "quality" or "ability" and is pronounced as [ˌɪlɪˈtē]. Therefore, "indestructibility" means the quality or ability of not being able to be destroyed or broken down.
Indestructibility refers to the quality or state of being unable to be destroyed, damaged, or annihilated. It is the inherent resistance or strength possessed by an object, substance, or entity to withstand forces, impacts, or changes that might typically result in its destruction or ruin.
The concept of indestructibility is often associated with durability, permanence, and invulnerability. It implies that something is entirely resistant to decay, decomposition, or any form of harm, making it essentially immortal or immune to destruction. This term can be applied to various contexts, such as physical objects, materials, and living organisms.
For instance, indestructible materials are substances that exhibit exceptional strength, resilience, or resistance to wear, tear, corrosion, or degradation over time. In the realm of technology, an indestructible device or gadget would be one that cannot be broken or damaged easily, even under extreme conditions.
Furthermore, indestructibility may encompass intangible aspects, such as ideas, ideologies, or principles that are believed to be unshakeable, unassailable, or immune to any attempts of dismantling or erasure. It can also refer to the endurance or longevity of certain qualities or characteristics, highlighting their unwavering nature and ability to withstand challenges or adversities without loss or compromise.
Quality of being incapable of destruction.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "indestructibility" comes from the combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "not", and the word "destructibility", derived from the verb "destroy".
The word "destroy" traces its roots back to the Latin word "destruere", which means "to pull down" or "to overthrow". The Latin word is a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "down" and "struere", meaning "to build" or "to construct".
In turn, the Latin word "struere" has Indo-European roots and is related to the Sanskrit word "stha", meaning "to stand" or "to set up".